Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)

6.8/10 • 88 min • Documentary

Overview

This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.

Cast

Lilyan Chauvin

John Carpenter

Rob Zombie

Betsy Palmer

Malek Akkad

Wes Craven

Sean S. Cunningham

Self

Amy Holden Jones

Jeff Katz

Paul Lynch

Harry Manfredini

Armand Mastroianni

Greg Nicotero

Felissa Rose

Self

Robert Shaye

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